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Growing Pains Full Episodes (70)

Latest Episode: Graduation Day

May 04, 1988 Season 3 Episode 26 watch on (Paid)

Mike's graduation stirs memories from his proud parents, who recall his birth and first day of school. Carol loses her long-standing bet that her brother will never graduate.
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How the West was Won, Part 2

Apr 26, 1988 Season 3 Episode 25

After staging a sit-in to protest the firing of his favorite teacher, Coach Lubbock, Mike is suspended from school and the coach refuses to talk to him--blaming him for all his problems. (Part 2 of 2)
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How the West was Won, Part 1

Apr 20, 1988 Season 3 Episode 24

Coach Lubbock's contract is up at the end of the semester, and Mike decides to help him out by organizing a strike to keep him at Dewey High School. (Part 1 of 2)
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The Obscure Objects Of Our Desire, Part 2

Mar 30, 1988 Season 3 Episode 23

Housecleaning turns up things from the family's past, and sparks memories. Second of a two-part episode. (Part 2 of 2)
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The Obscure Objects of Our Desire, Part 1

Mar 09, 1988 Season 3 Episode 22

Household objects about to be discarded in a garage sale come to life as they recall their history with the Seaver family. But can the family part with their once prized possessions? First of a two-part episode. (Part 1 of 2)
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Bringing Up Baby

Mar 09, 1988 Season 3 Episode 21

Pregnant, tired and overworked, Maggie tries to muster the courage to tell her boss that she's having a baby. Meanwhile, the Seaver children try to understand why they weren't consulted about this baby who's sure to change their lives.
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Dance Fever, Part 2

Mar 02, 1988 Season 3 Episode 20

Jason and Maggie compete to see which of them is the better disc jockey at a high school dance; Ben continues his quest for manhood; Mike discovers he has values, and Carol learns to think for herself instead of going along with the crowd. (Part 2 of 2)
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Dance Fever, Part 1

Mar 01, 1988 Season 3 Episode 19

Jason and Maggie chaperone a high school dance attended by Carol and Mike, and Ben goes in search of his manhood. (Part 1 of 2)
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Great Expectations

Feb 09, 1988 Season 3 Episode 18

Without his parents' approval, Mike (KIRK CAMERON) flies to Los Angeles to surprise his Hawaiian girlfriend, Melia (KELLY ANN HU), while Carol (TRACEY GOLD), Ben (JEREMY MILLER), and his pal Boner (ANDREW KOENIG) cover for him.
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The Mom Who Knew Too Much

Jan 26, 1988 Season 3 Episode 17

Carol (TRACEY GOLD) is furious with Maggie (JOANNA KERNS) after she tells Jason (ALAN THICKE) one of Carol's most intimate secrets.
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State of the Union

Jan 12, 1988 Season 3 Episode 16

Jason and Maggie (ALAN THICKE and JOANNA KERNS) drift further apart when Maggie's new job demands more and more of her time.
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The Marrying Kind

Jan 05, 1988 Season 3 Episode 15

Jason and Maggie (ALAN THICKE and JOANNA KERNS) are shocked when Carol (TRACEY GOLD) announces her engagement to Bobby (KEVIN WIXTED).
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Nasty Habits

Dec 15, 1987 Season 3 Episode 14

Mike (KIRK CAMERON) will do anything to put off doing his English paper, so Jason (ALAN THICKE) tries a bit of reverse psychology to motivate his son.
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Reason to Live

Dec 08, 1987 Season 3 Episode 13

Jason Seaver (ALAN THICKE) feels dispirited and useless until he meets a sad, scruffy young girl who needs his help.
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The Scarlet Letter

Dec 01, 1987 Season 3 Episode 12

When Carol Seaver (TRACEY GOLD) turns in an exam paper that she bluffed her way through because she didn't study and gets an A+ on it, she has serious doubts about the importance of grades and education.
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Broadway Bound

Nov 24, 1987 Season 3 Episode 11

After starring in last year's hit play at Dewey High School, Mike Seaver (KIRK CAMERON) decides to skip the auditions for this year's production and head straight for Broadway stardom.
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This Is Your Life

Nov 17, 1987 Season 3 Episode 10

When Jason Seaver (ALAN THICKE) tells Ben (JEREMY MILLER) to face his tonsillectomy like a Seaver, Ben is ready to give up his family membership. Under anesthetic, he dreams that he's been replaced by a new, improved Ben.
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Who's Zoomin' Who?

Nov 10, 1987 Season 3 Episode 9

The road to romance gets a little rocky for Carol Seaver and her boyfriend Bobby when her head is turned by a handsome new student. BRAD PITT guest stars.
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Gone But Not Forgotten

Nov 03, 1987 Season 3 Episode 8

Burglars ransack the Seaver home and, more than just material belongings, steal the family's most valuable possession--their sense of safety and security.
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A Star Is Born

Oct 27, 1987 Season 3 Episode 7

When the girl he likes is chosen as leading lady in the high school play, Mike Seaver (KIRK CAMERON) auditions for leading man--and wins the part. He knows nothing about acting and can't recall his lines, but he loves rehearsing the kissing scenes.
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Big Brother Is Not Watching

Oct 13, 1987 Season 3 Episode 6

Mike's (KIRK CAMERON) influence with Ben (JEREMY MILLER) is threatened when Carol (TRACEY GOLD) helps Ben manipulate their parents to help with the cost of a new bike.
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Michaelgate

Oct 06, 1987 Season 3 Episode 5

Scandal erupts at Dewey High School after class clown Mike Seaver (KIRK CAMERON) is nominated for high school student body president.
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Not Necessarily the News

Sep 29, 1987 Season 3 Episode 4

After being turned down for a job again and again, Maggie (JOANNA KERNS) thinks she wasn't meant to have a career. Maybe, she should just stay home and cook meals for the family.
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Taking Care of Business

Sep 22, 1987 Season 3 Episode 3

Morals and friendships are tested when Mike (KIRK CAMERON) takes a job at a stereo store managed by a notorious troublemaker from his past.
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Aloha, Part 2

Sep 18, 1987 Season 3 Episode 2

Romance and relationships are highlighted as the Seaver family continues their vacation in the tropical paradise of Maui. (Part 2 of 2)
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Aloha, Part 1

Sep 18, 1987 Season 3 Episode 1

Jason (ALAN THICKE) faces a near mutiny situation by his unhappy family when the vacationing Seavers are stranded on a rented boat miles from the shores of Maui. (Part 1 of 2)
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